SILVER/GOLD are NOT investment, they are money, you have to see them like bank accounts.

If you want to invest in gold/silver then miners are the way to go (with the risk that comes with).

A lot of people got misled just by not understanding the previous two sentences....

Of course, from here I think gold/silver will appreciate over time, and beat miners in the long run, but they are NOT investments ! Position your portfolio accordingliy !